Arri Alexa Onboard ARRIRAW Module Overview

ARRI has announced today that existing Alexa camera owners will have the option to upgrade their cameras to internal ARRIRAW recording.

A new module developed by Codex and Arri called the XR MOdule which stands for Xtended Recording, fits neatly on the side of the camera inplace of the SXS PRO slots. The module adds only 8mm to the width of the camera so nowhere near as bulky as other ARRIRAW recorders such as the onboard Codex Recorder.

ARRI is enhancing the Alexa camera line with new Alexa XT (Xtended Technology) models.
The only camera remaining from the original line will be the original entry-level Alexa (16:9 sensor).
There will be four new XT Cameras: Alexa XT, Alexa Plus XT, Alexa Studio XT, Alexa M XT.

• They all have the XR module and new processing hardware  built-in.
• They all have a 4:3 sensor (2880 x 2160 for anamorphic 2x).
• They will have a new in-camera filter system called IFM (In-camera Filter Module). A line of high-quality ARRI IRND filters will be introduced. They work like the Clairmont in-camera filter system; a difference is that the magnets are on the filter frames, not in the camera.

The cameras will all be equipped with LDS contacts at 12 and 3 o’clock positions in the PL lens mount. The mount itself is lighter.
A new cooling fan runs even quieter than the current one. There’s a new VMB-3 viewfinder bracket that is more stable and uses two 15 mm rods as part of the design. These are in the same position as the lightweight rods, just above the lens instead of below, and ideal for attaching lens motors and other accessories.
The new cameras include an anamorphic de-squeeze and 120 fps high speed license.